Clicking noise from V70 electric tailgate

Tomrowla · Nov 21st, 2020, 19:23

Hi, my electric tailgate on my V70 does not work, when it has been open for about a minute there is a loud clicking noise similar to a plastic gear cog jumping. I have seen various fixes but never seen this mentioned. I would appreciate any advice.

pierremcalpine · Nov 22nd, 2020, 01:13

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Originally Posted by Tomrowla

Hi, my electric tailgate on my V70 does not work, when it has been open for about a minute there is a loud clicking noise similar to a plastic gear cog jumping. I have seen various fixes but never seen this mentioned. I would appreciate any advice.

I wonder if it might be the hydraulic motor itself. It is located in the middle of the left side panel in the trunk behind the carpet liner. Get yourself in the trunk, put your ear to the panel and wait for the click...does it come from there?

Oak · Nov 23rd, 2020, 10:36

Very often issues with the V70 boot are connected with the fact that it's plastic and has no neutral earth. As a result the earth connections all come from one connection in the rear headlining. This can wear/burn out leading to all manner of odd electrical issues - boot not opening, wiper not working, lights not working, boot not closing etc, boot open/closed warnings on the dash etc...

It's probably not connected with your issue - but worth a check first. It's a common issue and one covered in this video (from about 5:20)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRIUBEqEgAA

Nov 21st, 2020, 19:23	#1
Tomrowla New Member Last Online: Dec 10th, 2022 15:45 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Nantwich	Clicking noise from V70 electric tailgate Hi, my electric tailgate on my V70 does not work, when it has been open for about a minute there is a loud clicking noise similar to a plastic gear cog jumping. I have seen various fixes but never seen this mentioned. I would appreciate any advice.

Nov 23rd, 2020, 10:36	#3
Oak Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2024 11:16 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Near Bristol	Very often issues with the V70 boot are connected with the fact that it's plastic and has no neutral earth. As a result the earth connections all come from one connection in the rear headlining. This can wear/burn out leading to all manner of odd electrical issues - boot not opening, wiper not working, lights not working, boot not closing etc, boot open/closed warnings on the dash etc... It's probably not connected with your issue - but worth a check first. It's a common issue and one covered in this video (from about 5:20) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRIUBEqEgAA __________________ SOLD - V70 D5 Auto 185 Sport SE MY2008 SOLD - V50 1.8 Manual R Design MY2009

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